Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

If you’re searching for handmade card ideas that celebrate fresh starts, you’re not alone.  From card ideas for new beginnings and encouragement to sympathy and New Year cards, choosing the right design and sentiment can feel overwhelming—especially when the occasion...

In this tutorial, I walk you through how to elevate a stenciled die-cut image by pairing it with a coordinating 3D embossing folder for added texture and depth. Using the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Arched Foliage, Sugarplum inks, and metallic watercolor splatter, I show each step—from die cutting and ink blending to embossing and layering—to create a monochromatic, dimensional card design with a polished finish.

Hello crafty friends! It's Nathalie with you to share an idea to bring class and elegance to your projects featuring the new Creative Cuts: Feathered Beauty Layering Die Set and other newly released products.  I am not a bird lover,...

In this post we learn how older and newer Altenew products come together effortlessly to create an elegant and cohesive Christmas card

This is Mindy, and I’m back with some quick inspiration for your crafting table. Today I’m working with the Sweet Spray Bundle, which includes an embossing folder, coordinating layering stencil, stamp set, and die.  Bundles and stencils are fantastic for...

Hello everyone! Bibi Cameron here, and today I’m excited to share a set of vibrant cards created with the Altenew Dancing Cosmos Embossing Folder + Layering Stencil Set. This beautiful duo makes it incredibly easy to achieve an artistic, hand-painted...

Bring out the detail of 3D embossing folders by adding simple stenciling and ink blending on top. Find more easy cardmakign ideas here!

Learn how to use sentiments as a background to focal points with the new Mini Sentiments 3D Embossing Folder. Find more easy papercrafting ideas here!

Embossed backgrounds can be the finishing touch a simple card needs. Today, I'll show you a couple of ways to add texture and dimension to your card fronts using embossing techniques, along with some beautiful die-cut flowers that are going...

Curious about trying wax seals but feeling a bit intimidated? Don't worry, it only seems difficult from afar, but it's a totally beginner-friendly process, not to mention stunning and incredibly fulfilling!  Hello from Scotland! This is Bibi Cameron, and I was...

Elegant cards don’t have to take forever! Sometimes all it takes is a favorite embossing folder, a bit of shimmer, and a simple sentiment to create something special. Hello Altenew friends, Hannelie here and today I’m sharing two quick “Congratulations”...

Hi and welcome back to the Altenew blog! It's your color and texture crazy gal Erica, hi. Today we are going to combine the two. textures created with embossing folders and lots of colors thanks to the amazing array of...

If you enjoy nature-inspired projects, this watercolor technique is perfect for creating cozy depth and dimension on embossed panels. Welcome back to Creative Coloring with Erum! Today, I’m painting a warm, autumn woodland scene using only three of Altenew’s new Watercolor...

Today, we're diving into a new idea for getting creative with Illuminated Scenes, this new Craft Your Life Project Kit subscription is a very innovative product as it encompasses a matching stamp and stencil, but the die and 3D embossing folder...

I hope you are all ready to cozy up with a hot drink and yummy snack for today's blog post and YouTube video, where it's all about just one embossing folder! I am of course talking about the gorgeous Cozy...

Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I'm excited to share a clean and simple (CAS) card inspired by cozy sweater weather and the beautiful blooms of the autumn season. For today’s project, I combined two beautifully autumnal products: the Craft-A-Flower: Asters Layering...

Capturing those precious moments with babies and toddlers deserves something extra special. Whether you're new to baby scrapbooking or looking to try a fresh, modern take, the brand-new Altenew Fresh Pears Layering Die Set makes it easy to add warmth,...

It's never too early to start making cards and projects for the holidays. And when we think of the festive season, one of the first things that comes to mind is presents and bows! That's the inspiration for today's project....

Crisp mornings, golden leaves, and cozy moments, it’s official: autumn is here! And what better way to celebrate the season than by creating autumn greeting cards filled with warmth and handmade love? If you're looking for easy but eye-catching fall card...

This versatile rustic glam congratulations card is perfect for weddings, graduations, or any milestone. You can even swap the sentiment and turn it into a Mother’s Day card. The best part? You can recreate this look with any floral die set...

Gold accents have a magical way of taking a handmade card from lovely to luxurious. It pairs beautifully with the warm autumn tones in the Sunkissed Delights Fresh Dye Ink Bundle. To balance the palette, I introduced Raspberry Dreams, a...

Sometimes the simplest techniques are also the most timeless. In this post, I’m revisiting some of my favorite classic paper-crafting methods—like distressing with ripped edges, ink blending, and direct-to-paper techniques—and giving them a fresh, modern spin. These tried-and-true methods are...

There’s just something magical about embossing folders — they’re one of the most affordable tools in a card maker’s stash, yet they can deliver such a wide range of effects! With just one design, you can create clean, elegant backgrounds...

Are you ready to set on an amazing adventure? Today, it's time to play around with travel-themed supplies like die-cut planes, compasses, and more from Altenew's latest release! Hello from Scotland! This is Bibi Cameron, and today I’m sharing a...